Full-time 26.4%Part-time 18.5%Unemployed 1.3%Not in labour 53.7%
Dwelling Types
Abbey
House 95.6%Semi-detached 3.5%Other 0.9%
Commute Mode
Abbey
Car 83.5%Transit 2.3%Bicycle 1.7%Walk 1.6%WFH 10.9%
Country of Birth
Australia
78.4%
England
6.8%
New Zealand
2.0%
South Africa
1.1%
Sri Lanka
0.5%
Language at Home
English only
94.7%
Frequently Asked Questions about Abbey
Is Abbey safe?
Abbey has a safety score of 87/100, which is well above average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Crime is split fairly evenly between property and violent offences. Crime has been trending down in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Kealy (100/100), Broadwater (WA) (77/100), Vasse (70/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Abbey?
Median weekly rent in Abbey is $800/wk, putting it on the pricier side for Perth. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Kealy ($820/wk), Broadwater (WA) ($800/wk), Vasse ($850/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
Is Abbey affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Abbey is $1.5M, up 36.6% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $846K. For renters, median weekly rent is $800/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Kealy ($880K), Broadwater (WA) ($1.1M), Vasse ($914K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/abbey
Abbey is a small coastal suburb on Geographe Bay near Busselton in WA's South West, best known as the home of Abbey Beach Resort. It draws Perth families for short getaways, though recent visitors have noted the resort feels tired relative to its price. The surrounding area offers beach lifestyle, outdoor recreation, and easy access to Busselton's cafes, the jetty, and South West wine country. The typical house sells for around $1.47M and rent of $800/week, placing it 44% above the Perth metro median.
At 87/100, safety here is notably above the metro average of 52 by 35 points, with low rates of both property crime and violent offences. The median age is 42, with households earning $1,737/week.